Islamabad: Chief Justice Umer Ata Bandial Tuesday termed Article 62(1)(f) of the Constitution that imposes a lifetime ban on politicians a “draconian” law. The chief justice made these remarks while hearing a petition filed by PTI leader Faisal Vawda against his lifetime disqualification. “Article 62 (1)(f) is a draconian law and we will hear this case with caution and in detail,” the CJP said.

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